Archery Guyana Announces Landmark Collaboration with Women Across Borders

Wednesday, Mar 4

Empowering Women in Sport, Leadership, and Community Development

Archery Guyana is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Women Across Borders, marking a bold and transformative partnership dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment, inclusion, and leadership through sport and community engagement.

The formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Sonia Noel, representing Women Across Borders, and Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana. Also present was Ms. Nadira Budram, member of the executive of Women Across Borders. This landmark collaboration bridges the dynamism of sport with the global mission of Women Across Borders to uplift, connect, and empower women across communities through purposeful initiatives and strategic partnerships.

The partnership envisions a multi-faceted platform aimed at increasing participation of women and girls in archery and sport, while championing gender equality, representation, and access within athletic pathways. Together, the organizations will work alongside the Women in Sport Committee of the Federation to develop leadership and mentorship programmes designed to equip female athletes with life skills, leadership competencies, confidence-building strategies, and tools for social empowerment.

The 2026 Archery Guyana Women in Sport Committee, commissioned on January 14th, comprises Chair of the Committee: Juanita Persaud, Secretary: Jo-Lee Zammet, Shequana Holder, and Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon.

“Today marks a new chapter in empowering women through sport and community. This collaboration with Women across Borders strengthens our commitment to inclusion, representation, and opportunity for all women and girls in archery and beyond,” said Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana.

Sonia Noel, an international fashion designer, entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s empowerment, has spent nearly three decades building platforms that elevate confidence, leadership, and cultural identity through fashion and community engagement. As she approaches her 30-year milestone in the fashion industry three decades of empowering lives through fashion, mentorship, and global representation this collaboration forms part of a broader legacy of impact and purpose-driven work.

Women Across Borders is a platform dedicated to connecting and empowering women across regions through leadership development, strategic alliances, and initiatives that foster economic growth, personal development, and social advancement. The organization is committed to creating opportunities that transcend geography and create lasting change.

“We are honoured to stand alongside Archery Guyana in advancing opportunities for women and girls through sport. Empowerment is not limited to one industry it is about creating access, building confidence, and nurturing leadership wherever women show up. As I celebrate three decades of empowering lives through fashion, this partnership represents the continued expansion of that mission into sport, into community, and across borders,” said Sonia Noel.